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Patent GB-2376871-A (GB)
Title: Combination condiment dispenser
Inventor: RAY JAMES
IPC: A47G19/24
Filed: 2001-06-29
Abstract: A revolving combination grain dispenser is a manually controlled device used for dispensing two different grain types either in isolation or combination. It has a body which comprises a lower hollow grain compartment 1 featuring a cylindrical shaft 11 protruding vertically from it's centre and a compatible upper hollow grain compartment 2 which may, when securely attached to the lower hollow grain compartment, revolve at 360 degrees in either direction around the cylindrical shaft thereof The dispenser also features a two-piece apertured device 3 and 4 which when utilised in conjunction with the two interlocked hollow grain compartments and a holed 'cap' 5 provides the means whereby the grain contained within the compartments may be selected and dispensed, depending on the degree of rotation applied, in isolation or combination or alternatively, securely enclosed. The outlet area of the upper compartment 2 concentrically surrounds the open upper end of the hollow outlet shaft 11 of the lower compartment 1. The compartments may contain salt and pepper respectively.
Patent GB-2366218-A (GB)
Title: Floating mixer for sewage treatment
Inventor: BRADLEY SEAMUS
IPC: B63B35/00
Filed: 2001-08-03
Abstract: A mixing device 10 has a buoyant body 12 adapted to support the device on a liquid such as a large scale lagoon or sewage treatment plant.. The body can have sealed gas reservoirs 14, 16 in order to aid buoyancy. The device also has a mixer which can be in the form of impeller 36 powered by impeller motor 38 and which is locatable at least partially within the liquid so as to mix the liquid and prevent solid matter from sinking down and being deposited on the base of the lagoon. Impeller rams 37 can be provided to maintain impeller 36 in the liquid. The device may also include a second drive source which can be a motor contained in motor housing 24 which is capable of manoeuvring the device about the surface of the liquid by means of paddles 30, 32, 34 or propellers (not shown). The device can be remotely controllable, and capable of being refuelled while afloat.
Patent GB-2371180-A (GB)
Title: Accounting system for wireless packet data communication
Inventor: SATO KAZUNORI
IPC: H04L12/58
Filed: 2001-10-19
Abstract: An accounting system for use in a wireless communication system is described in which a mail transmitter (1) transmits e-mails to a mail receiver (2) through a network, which includes (a) a mail server (5) for storing therein e-mails transmitted from the mail transmitter (1), and (b) a calculator (4) for calculating a fee payable according to a communication between the mail transmitter (1) and the mail receiver (2). When the mail receiver (2) receives e-mails stored in the mail server (5), if the mail transmitter (1) makes an accounting contract with a provider (2), the calculator (4) charges the mail transmitter (1) for the transmission of the e-mails.
Patent GB-2374107-A (GB)
Title: Channel sections
Inventor: JENNINGS PETER ALEXANDER
IPC: E03F3/04
Filed: 2001-11-09
Abstract: A drainage system is constructed from closed cell foamed plastics sections 2 having a uniform U-shaped cross-section. A slotted grid 4 closes an open mouth of the channel. Adjacent channel sections 2 are joined by means of an external joining sleeve member 6 which engages with formations (26 fig. 2) at either side of the channel sections in the lower portion in both adjacent channel sections 2. The channel sections are formed from extrusion and may be made PVC foam. The channel sections are self-supporting. An outlet sleeve 8 is provided which engages with formations (26 fig. 2) at either side of the channel sections in the lower portion of the channel section 2. The outlet sleeve 8 is provided so that the channel section 2 can be easily coupled to a downward drainpipe at any point along its length. Channel sections 2 as described can also be used with a solid cover in ducting applications for cabling.
Patent GB-2388095-A (GB)
Title: Rotor blade control apparatus
Inventor: DAGGAR ANDREW
IPC: B64C27/68
Filed: 2002-05-02
Abstract: A rotor blade control apparatus e.g. for a model helicopter, whereby coils (10a, 10b) are mounted on a rotor assembly, turn with the rotor and are mechanically connected to control pitch of the rotor blade, and permanent magnets (11a, 11b) are mounted in a fixed position relative to the position of the rotor shaft; the pitch of the rotor blades (1) is controlled by magnetic attractive or repulsive forces between coils (10a, 10b) and respective permanent magnets (11a, 11b).The pitch of the blades may be varied cyclically or collectively. The invention avoids the need for a swash plate assembly on a helicopter.
Patent GB-2376400-A (GB)
Title: Irrigator
Inventor: REID STUART DUNDONALD
IPC: B05B3/06
Filed: 2002-05-24
Abstract: An irrigator A for distributing a constant depth of fluid as the irrigator A moves over an area. The irrigator A has a moveable nozzle boom arm 9, a winch 15 with cable 15a and a governor (B figure 3). The governor (B) is connected to the moveable nozzle boom arm 9 and to the winch 15. In use the governor (B) controls the speed of winch 15 and the speed and movement of the moveable nozzle boom arm 9, so that application depth of liquid being applied by the irrigator A can be kept substantially constant.
Patent GB-2389260-A (GB)
Title: A transresistance amplifier for a charged particle detector, possessing a photo-controlled continuously variable input resistance
Inventor: ARMIT ANDREW PHILIP
IPC: H01J37/26
Filed: 2002-05-31
Abstract: A charged particle detector in an electron microscope comprises a preamplifier with a continuously variable current-to-voltage converting input resistance formed by a CdS or CdSe photoconductor, a photodiode, a phototransistor or a photoFET IC3. Optical control of the input resistance allows the use of a fixed gain buffer amplifier IC1 and eliminates step changes in bandwidth. The photo-FET opto-coupler may be cascaded after a photo-BJT to improve isolation of the particle detector (figure 2). The control circuit may possess a logarithmic response (IC6, figure 3) to overcome the exponential response of the photo-FET.
Patent GB-2390772-A (GB)
Title: Recursive combination of spatially co-sited video information from different temporal samples dependant on spatial frequency
Inventor: WESTON MARTIN
IPC: H04N7/26
Filed: 2002-07-12
Abstract: A video noise reducer divides a signal into spatial frequency bands. Spatially co-sited information from temporally separated samples is then recursively combined in a manner which varies the recursive combination in dependance on the spatial frequency. Such noise reduction may minimise the undesirable artefacts occurring when a high degree of noise reduction is applied by applying different levels of noise reduction in the different frequency bands. Both recursively and non-recursively filtered signals may be produced for each frequency band with non-linear processing being applied to these signals. By varying the combination of signals in the various bands a noise signal and a detail signal may be produced and a noise reduced output signal may be subjected to detail enhancement with optionally a subjectively pleasing amount of noise added back. Noise may be desirably added back to the detail enhanced signal to maintain the film grain appearance of video signals derived from a film scanner, for example.
Patent GB-2380446-A (GB)
Title: A method for the manufacture of tiles
Inventor: OGDEN RICHARD GREGG
IPC: E04D1/22
Filed: 2002-07-29
Abstract: A method of forming a reconstituted slate roofing tile having a matt surface utilises a mould 10 comprising a mould body 20 incorporating a moulding surface which includes a region defined by a material having a Rockwell C hardness of at least 40. A closure member 30 is provided and arranged to force a mouldable material comprising slate and a resin into the mould body to produce a tile.
Patent GB-2381646-A (GB)
Title: Illuminated drinks dispensing font.
Inventor: HAMPSON RODNEY
IPC: B67D1/06
Filed: 2002-09-02
Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for the illumination of a sign plate 12 which is incorporated in or associated with a font and in particular a font used to dispense beverages such as a T-bar 10. Specifically there is provided illumination apparatus which allows the illumination of a plurality of sign plates by means of a single lights source, the light source being incorporated within the body of the font. Light emitted by the light source is directed into at least one light guide element which then serves to conduct this light down its length and further emits the light in the proximity of a sign plate. This emission of light can optionally directed onto the rear face of a sign plate, or can be directed to a edge or side of the sign plate. Such apparatus has significant advantages in the resulting illumination of sign plates.
Patent GB-2388673-A (GB)
Title: Wearable display having objective and ocular lenses and light guide
Inventor: SONG YOUNG-RAN
IPC: G02B6/00
Filed: 2003-02-18
Abstract: A wearable display system, that may adjust magnification of an image 450, includes an objective lens 400 for magnifying an image signal; an optional grating 410 for refracting the image signal magnified by the objective lens at a predetermined angle; a waveguide 420 for transmitting the image signal and an ocular lens 430 for making an image corresponding to the image signal transmitted via the waveguide so that a user can see the image. It is possible to implement a display system wearable like glasses. The ocular lens 430 may be a holographic optical element. The waveguide 420 may be partially coated with a reflective layer. The ocular lens 430 may be reflective or transmissive. The display may comprise red, green and blue input image signals.
Patent GB-2388642-A (GB)
Title: Insertable line stopper plug for pipelines
Inventor: RUSSELL LARRY RAYNER
IPC: F16L55/124
Filed: 2002-02-05
Abstract: This invention contemplates a resettable plug assembly (30) suitable for insertion into a pipeline from a transverse tee connection in order that flow may be stopped and pressure retained by the plug. The stopper plug is inserted in the upstream direction and utilizes a bypass valve to aid installation when there is flow. The seal (20) of the plug is expanded radially to contact the wall of the pipeline for sealing. Once in place the bypass valve is closed to stop the flow in the pipeline.
Patent GB-2388180-A (GB)
Title: Wheel illuminating device
Inventor: ROBERTS ANDREW GEORGE
IPC: B62J6/00
Filed: 2003-08-26
Abstract: An illuminating device 1 which comprises a light source 4, a power source, a control means sensitive to the motion of the device, means to engage with the thread of a pneumatic vehicle tyre valve 7 and locking means 8 operable to secure the device releasably to the valve. The light source may be an LED. The locking means may be a grub screw extending through the wall of the device to engage the valve stem, with the screw head recess being hexagonal in shape. The control means may further comprise a light sensor 5 to prevent the light being illuminated unless the ambient light level is below a predetermined value.
Patent GB-2411275-A (GB)
Title: Emergency vehicle warning system
Inventor: ZARIF ABDUL
IPC: G08G1/0965
Filed: 2004-02-23
Abstract: A system capable of warning road users of the presence of emergency vehicles includes a radio transmitter onboard the emergency vehicle and a receiver aboard other road vehicles. Upon receipt of an activating signal from an emergency vehicle the receiving units will emit both visual and audible warnings. The warnings may be in the form of LED lights and buzzers. The transmitting and receiving units will use antenna.
Patent GB-2400638-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable cam
Inventor: REID PETER KENNETH JOHN
IPC: F16H53/04
Filed: 2004-04-16
Abstract: An adjustable cam having at least one central cam structure 2 that is fixed relative to a camshaft and at least one side cam structure 3 that can be positioned relative to the fixed structure 2, thereby effecting a change in the cam profile. The adjustable cam preferably has two central cam structures 2 and two side cam structures 3. The side cam structures 3 are preferably pivoted relative to the central cam structures 2 by pivot pins 4 through holes 5, and are fixed into position through holes 6a by pins 7. The adjustable cam may be used in a travelling irrigator.
Patent GB-2405425-A (GB)
Title: Erosion resistant throat insert
Inventor: LAMBERT MITCHELL DARWIN
IPC: F04F5/46
Filed: 2004-08-27
Abstract: A throat (100) used as a venturi in a jet pump has an erosion resistant insert (40). The throat has a tapered entrance (30) and a tapered diffuser (10). The insert (40) can be formed from discs or washers (50) which define a passage of the throat (100). The insert can be trumpet-shaped (see figs 4 and 5) and brazed or epoxied in place. The insert is made of a hardened material which can be polycrystalline diamond.
Patent GB-2417863-A (GB)
Title: Combined mobile phone and music playback device
Inventor: WILDMAN PATRICK
IPC: H04M1/72442
Filed: 2004-09-03
Abstract: A portable device having a mobile telephone and a data reproduction means for reproducing, inter alia, music, the data reproduction means being interconnected with the mobile telephone so that, on receipt of a telephone call or initiation of a call, the operation of the data reproduction means is interrupted for the duration of the telephone call. The device is further operable with a Bluetooth/infrared headset and/or a Bluetooth/infrared remote control. A minidisk, CD, DVD, electromagnetic tape or similar opto-electrical device is inserted into the device via front loading means (rather than via a hinged "clam shell" opening).
Patent GB-2424086-A (GB)
Title: Monitoring computer system software
Inventor: COPPERT MICHAEL P
IPC: G06F11/34
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A probe 125, 130, 135 detennines a value for a metric for a site 110, 115, 120. A message is generated including the value for the metric, and is delivered to a monitoring apparatus 140 at a central (or remote) site 105. The monitoring apparatus determines if the value is acceptable, based on the metric and possibly the site that the probe is monitoring. If the value is not acceptable, then the monitoring apparatus displays an alert to a possible problem.
Patent GB-2405243-A (GB)
Title: Assured archival and retrieval system for digital intellectual property
Inventor: ZEE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: G06Q10/00
Filed: 2002-03-26
Abstract: This PCT Application to be published without Abstract.
Patent GB-2407781-A (GB)
Title: Golf club head with weight cover
Inventor: SANCHEZ RICHARD R
IPC: A63B53/04
Filed: 2004-11-08
Abstract: A hollow golf club head body 10 includes a cavity 26 which has a balance weight 32 disposed within it. A cover 34 is also attached to the golf club head body 10 and covers most of the outer surface of balance weight 32. There may be a number of weights 32 and covers 34 from which a user may select, depending on his requirements. The different weights 32 may vary in mass or density and may be attached to golf club head body 10 using adhesive or screws. The cover 34 may have tabs 35 which engage a slot formed in the wall of the cavity 26. The cover 34 can, in some embodiments, engage directly with weight 32 rather than golf club head body 10.
Patent GB-2422220-A (GB)
Title: Automatic update of mobile telephone cache
Inventor: CARTER PHILLIP
IPC: H04Q7/32
Filed: 2005-01-17
Abstract: A mobile telephone terminal 1 is linked to a telecommunications network 3 including a server 30 for providing content to that terminal. The terminal includes a graphical user interface which allows the selection of desired web pages by the user. The web pages include links for downloading content from the server 30. The mobile terminal is adapted to automatically update the content periodically so that the content associated with selected links, and selected pages, are maintained up-to-date. The automatic updating occurs as a background cache maintenance process a-j. The user of the mobile terminal is not aware of this process happening.
Patent GB-2422660-A (GB)
Title: Device for monitoring body functions
Inventor: GLYNN CHRISTOPHER
IPC: A61B3/11
Filed: 2005-01-27
Abstract: A device for non-invasive monitoring of a human or animal subject's bodily functions in vivo, having a first optical system which comprises: a) illumination means 14 for directing illumination light into the eye and for providing the illumination light in one or more pulses; and b) receiving means 17 for receiving light returning from the eye (as a result of illumination by the illumination light) and arranged to record the frequency and/or intensity of such returning light intermittently at a selected timing relative to the pulse(s) of illumination light so as to reduce the proportion of light reflected from the cornea 7 and/or iris 4 and/or lens 9 of the eye that is being recorded. The subject's eye is also thereby used as an integrating sphere so illumination of the interior of the eye is not affected by changes in the illumination light.
Patent GB-2411487-A (GB)
Title: Optical switch with heat-created bubble
Inventor: UEBBING JOHN JULIAN
IPC: G02B6/35
Filed: 2005-01-31
Abstract: An optical switch has a trend (15) which, in a first state, is filled with index matching fluid so that light from a first waveguide (11) passes through the trench (15) to a second waveguide (12). In a second state, a bubble (16) is formed within the index matching fluid so that light from the first waveguide (11) is reflected at the trench (15) to a third waveguide. The bubble (16) is formed by heat so that volume of the bubble (16) is substantially less than total volume of the trench (15), resulting in pressure within the bubble (16,116,216,316) not being substantially increased by pressure exerted by sidewalls of the trench (15). The trench (15) may have a sidewall with a mirror wall. The heating system may comprises pillars extending up the trench sidewalls.
Patent GB-2412228-A (GB)
Title: Tape cartridge format command key
Inventor: EVANS RHYS WYN
IPC: G06F12/00
Filed: 2005-03-18
Abstract: Data storage apparatus comprises a tape drive and a tape cartridge, the tape cartridge having a data storage tape on which WORM data is stored. The data storage apparatus is controlled by providing a format command to the tape drive commanding a formatting operation that conditions the tape for erasure or overwriting of the WORM data. A format command key is provided with the format command to be compared with a key recorded in the cartridge. The format command is enabled in dependence upon the comparison between the format command key and the recorded key. The format command key can be recorded on the tape or in a cartridge memory.
Patent GB-2414807-A (GB)
Title: NMR method for determining a formation fluid property
Inventor: FREEDMAN ROBERT
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: A method for determining a formation fluid property comprises acquiring a suite of nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) measurements of a fluid sample using a pulse sequence that includes pulsed field gradient pulses for encoding diffusion information. Each NMR measurement in the suite is acquired with a different value in a parameter in the pulsed field gradient pulses for producing a different diffusion effect, such as gradient strength, duration or delay time between pulses. The step of acquiring the suite of NMR measurements is performed in a formation fluid sampling tool in a borehole, and determining the formation fluid property includes inverting the suite of NMR measurements to produce a distribution function that relates diffusion properties of the fluid sample with an NMR property of the fluid sample. For example diffusion coefficient, viscosity, gas-oil ratio, molecular composition or saturation.
Patent GB-2414100-A (GB)
Title: A configurable marshalling box
Inventor: JOHNSON JAMES WILLIAM HUNTER
IPC: H05B37/02
Filed: 2002-05-29
Abstract: A control unit 20 (marshalling box) comprises a plurality of output ports 21 for connecting to respective electrical loads e.g. lights, and a plurality of inputs 22,23 for connecting to respective control devices such as switches. The outputs and inputs can be assigned to groups A,B,C so that any control device can control all loads in a group.
Patent GB-2414853-A (GB)
Title: A multi-pair communication cable using different twist lay lengths and pair proximity control
Inventor: CLARK WILLIAM
IPC: H01B11/04
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A multi-pair cable including four twisted pairs of insulated conductors each having a respective unique twist lay length, thereby providing six twist deltas between the twist lay lengths of the four twisted pairs, wherein at least five of the six twist deltas are greater than 15%. Alternatively, a multi-pair cable including a first twisted pair of conductors having a first twist lay length, and a second twisted pair of conductors having a second twist lay length that is shorter than the first twist lay length, wherein the first and second twisted pairs of conductors are in physical contact with one another along substantially an entire length of the multi-pair cable, and wherein a difference between the first twist lay length and the second twist lay length is at least 15% of the second twist lay length.
Patent GB-2417952-A (GB)
Title: Flexible non spill container cover
Inventor: EDMUNDS MELISSA
IPC: A47G19/22
Filed: 2005-09-08
Abstract: Figure 1A shows a non-spill flexible container cover that is generally shown as 1. The cover comprises an inner portion 2 which stretches over and covers the mouth of a cup A. The inner portion includes a pierceable area 9 for receiving a tube or straw B. The inner portion includes a "teat" of material that is not drawn as tightly over the mouth of the container as the inner portion 2. This allows for a degree of slack in the cover. The inner portion 2 is bounded by an outer portion 3 which can be pulled down the sides of the cup A so securing the container cover 1 in place. Apertures 5(fig 1b), may be provided to allow venting of the container, a valve 21(fig 2) may provide the venting. The area of slack allows the cover to expand as a result of increased pressure within the container.
Patent GB-2432765-A (GB)
Title: Digital audio communications in a digital audio convergence device such as a smartphone
Inventor: SINAI DAVID
IPC: G10L19/00
Filed: 2005-11-26
Abstract: The present invention provides an audio codec for converting digital audio signals to analogue audio signals, the audio codec comprising: two digital audio bus interfaces for coupling to respective digital audio buses; a digital-only signal path between the two digital audio bus interfaces, such that no analogue processing of the audio signals occurs in the digital-only signal path.
Patent GB-2420722-A (GB)
Title: A sports player monitoring system
Inventor: LARKINS BRIAN EDWARD
IPC: A63B69/36
Filed: 2005-12-03
Abstract: A sport player monitoring system comprises a camera 19 to record a picture stream of the sports player, picture display means 21 to display the picture stream, detection means to detect the start of a sports activity by a sports player, and control means operative to control the camera 19, the picture display means 21 and the detection means. The system is operative such that initially the camera 19 is activated to begin recording the picture stream of the player, the control means activating the detection means, the detection means generating a datum signal which is sent to the control means upon the start of the sports activity by the sports player, the control means recording a picture stream from the camera 19 taken between a predetermined time before the datum signal, and a predetermined time after the datum signal. Also disclosed is a sport player monitoring system that involves reflecting a radar wave off the sports player.